reorient
UK/.ri:'ɒ:rient/US
TOEFLC1
Definitions
v.
To change the direction or focus of something
重新定向，重新调整方向
v.
To help someone find their bearings again
使重新适应，使重新找到方位
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedre-again, back
+
orientrise, begin, be born
=reorient
re- (again) + orient (to align/turn toward) = to point in a new direction. Used for strategy (reorient the business toward exports) and for people regaining their bearings.
Common Collocations
- 1.reorient oneself重新调整自我
- 2.reorient strategy重新调整战略
- 3.reorient toward转向……
Example Sentences
- 1.
The company plans to reorient its business toward renewable energy.
- 2.
It took a moment to reorient myself after the room changed.